Introduction to Psychology
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What is the primary focus of Social Psychology?

  • How people think, feel, and behave in social situations (correct)
  • Unusual patterns of thought, emotion, or behavior that deviate from societal norms
  • Human development across the lifespan
  • Mental processes, including perception, attention, and memory

    • What is the term for the unwritten rules that govern behavior in social situations?

  • Attitudes and persuasion
  • Social influence
  • Social norms (correct)
  • Interpersonal attraction

    • Which type of psychology is concerned with the formation of moral principles and values?

  • Personality Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology (correct)
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Cognitive Psychology

    • What is the term for the process by which we absorb, process, and store information?

    <p>Information processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of psychology is concerned with the study of unusual patterns of thought, emotion, or behavior that deviate from societal norms?

    <p>Abnormal Psychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the stable patterns of thought, feeling, and behavior that characterize an individual's personality?

    <p>Trait theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following personality theories suggests that personality is driven by a desire for self-actualization and personal growth?

    <p>Humanistic Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Social Psychology?

    <p>Study of how people think, feel, and behave in social situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key concept in Developmental Psychology?

    <p>Lifespan Perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of identifying and diagnosing mental disorders?

    <p>Assessment and Diagnosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following cognitive processes is involved in understanding and producing language?

    <p>Language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the stable patterns of behavior, thought, and emotion that characterize an individual's personality?

    <p>Personality Traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary distinction between mood disorders and anxiety disorders in abnormal psychology?

    <p>Mood disorders are characterized by a persistent feeling of sadness, while anxiety disorders are characterized by a persistent feeling of fear.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory in developmental psychology proposes that individual development is influenced by multiple levels of the environment, including the microsystem, mesosystem, and macrosystem?

    <p>Ecological systems theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of psychodynamic therapy in abnormal psychology?

    <p>To understand and resolve unconscious conflicts and feelings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Piaget's stages of cognitive development, what is the primary characteristic of the formal operational stage?

    <p>The ability to think logically and abstractly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary distinction between a personality disorder and a personality trait in personality psychology?

    <p>A personality disorder is a maladaptive pattern of thought, feeling, and behavior, while a personality trait is a normal variation of thought, feeling, and behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in abnormal psychology?

    <p>To identify and change maladaptive thought patterns and behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the Psychoanalytic theory in personality psychology?

    <p>Exploring the role of unconscious motivations and childhood experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which social psychology theory suggests that group membership influences an individual's self-concept?

    <p>Social identity theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of cognitive psychology in terms of information processing?

    <p>Selective attention and perception of information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which personality theory is closely associated with the concept of self-actualization?

    <p>Humanistic theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of personality inventories in personality psychology?

    <p>To identify personality traits and types</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cognitive process is involved in understanding and producing spoken language?

    <p>Language comprehension and production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Social Psychology

    • Study of how people think, feel, and behave in social situations
    • Examines how social influences, relationships, and environments affect individuals
    • Key concepts:
      • Social norms: unwritten rules that govern behavior
      • Social influence: how others affect our thoughts and actions
      • Attitudes and persuasion: how we form and change opinions
      • Interpersonal attraction: why we like or dislike others
      • Group dynamics: how groups form, function, and interact

    Cognitive Psychology

    • Study of mental processes, including perception, attention, memory, language, and problem-solving
    • Examines how we process information, think, and behave
    • Key concepts:
      • Information processing: how we absorb, process, and store information
      • Attention: selective focus on certain stimuli or tasks
      • Memory: encoding, storage, and retrieval of information
      • Language: comprehension, production, and use of verbal and nonverbal symbols
      • Problem-solving: strategies and techniques for resolving issues

    Developmental Psychology

    • Study of human development across the lifespan, from infancy to old age
    • Examines physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional changes and milestones
    • Key concepts:
      • Stages of development: Piaget's cognitive stages, Erikson's psychosocial stages
      • Attachment theory: bonding and relationships between caregivers and children
      • Language development: acquisition and use of language
      • Moral development: formation of moral principles and values
      • Aging and older adulthood: physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional changes

    Abnormal Psychology

    • Study of unusual patterns of thought, emotion, or behavior that deviate from societal norms
    • Examines causes, symptoms, and treatments of psychological disorders
    • Key concepts:
      • Anxiety disorders: excessive fear or anxiety responses
      • Mood disorders: depression, bipolar disorder, and other affective disturbances
      • Personality disorders: maladaptive patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving
      • Psychotic disorders: disruptions in perception, thought, and emotion
      • Trauma and stressor-related disorders: responses to adverse events

    Personality Psychology

    • Study of individual differences in thinking, feeling, and behaving
    • Examines the nature, structure, and development of personality
    • Key concepts:
      • Trait theory: stable patterns of thought, feeling, and behavior
      • Psychoanalytic theory: unconscious motivations and conflicts
      • Humanistic theory: emphasis on personal growth and self-actualization
      • Biological theory: genetic and neurobiological influences on personality
      • Cultural and environmental influences on personality

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